Senior Director, Rewards EMEA​/APAC

Job  Alternate Locations:
Poland-Wielkopolskie-Poznan;
Germany-Hamburg-Hamburg;
Germany-Hesse-Hattersheim;
Netherlands-North Brabant-Breda;
United Kingdom-England-Bristol;
United Kingdom-England-Lichfield;
United Kingdom-England-London;
United Kingdom-England-Manchester;
United Kingdom-England-Worcester Newell Brands is a leading $8.3B consumer products company with a portfolio of iconic brands such as Graco, Coleman, Oster, Rubbermaid and Sharpie, and 25,000 talented employees around the world. Our high-performance culture, unparalleled curiosity about the world around us, and talented people fuel our success. Our culture is enabled through our core values which guide all we do and how we win as One Newell.

They are Integrity, Teamwork, Passion for Winning, Ownership & Leadership.

Position Summary The Senior Director, Total Rewards – EMEA/APAC is responsible for leading the strategy, governance, design, and execution of compensation and benefits programs across the Europe, Middle East, Africa, and Asia-Pacific regions.

As the senior Total Rewards leader for the region, this role partners closely with HR Business Partners, business leaders, Finance, Legal, Payroll, and regional HR teams to deliver market-competitive, compliant, and operationally excellent Total Rewards programs that support Newell's enterprise strategy.

This leader plays a critical role in translating the company's global Total Rewards philosophy into regionally appropriate solutions while balancing local market practices, regulatory requirements, and business needs. The role is instrumental in driving enterprise consistency, simplifying processes, improving both the employee and manager experience, and positioning the organization to meet evolving regulatory requirements, including the EU Pay Transparency Directive.

The successful candidate is a strategic thought partner, change leader, and trusted advisor who is passionate about building scalable programs that attract, motivate, engage, and retain talent while enabling business performance.

Key Responsibilities Regional Total Rewards Strategy Lead the development and execution of Total Rewards strategies across EMEA/APAC that support Newell's business strategy, talent objectives, and Employee Value Proposition.

Drive the evolution of Newell's global Total Rewards strategy across EMEA/APAC as the company continues its business transformation.

Translate enterprise compensation and benefits strategies into regionally appropriate solutions while maintaining global consistency and governance.

Champion enterprise consistency while thoughtfully balancing local market practices, legal requirements, and business needs.

Serve as a trusted advisor to senior HR and business leaders on Total Rewards strategy, market competitiveness, and emerging trends.

Identify opportunities to simplify, standardize, and modernize Total Rewards programs across the region.

Compensation & Benefits Leadership Lead the design, implementation, and governance of regional compensation and benefits programs, including base pay, salary structures, incentive programs, health and welfare benefits, retirement programs, wellbeing initiatives, and recognition programs.

Ensure regional programs align with Newell's Job Architecture framework, global compensation philosophy, and enterprise Total Rewards strategy.

Partner with global Centers of Excellence to implement enterprise-wide compensation and benefits initiatives.

Monitor market trends and competitive practices, recommending enhancements that strengthen Newell's ability to attract, motivate, and retain top talent.

Support executive and critical talent compensation decisions within the region while ensuring alignment with enterprise guidelines.

Balance competitiveness, affordability, and employee value while ensuring programs remain financially sustainable.

Regional Execution & Operational Excellence Ensure consistent, high-quality execution of global Total Rewards programs across all EMEA/APAC countries.

Partner with regional HR teams to successfully deliver annual compensation and benefits processes, including merit planning, incentive administration, salary structure updates, and benefit renewals.

Drive operational excellence through process simplification, standardization, automation, and continuous improvement.

Partner with HR Operations to improve the effectiveness, scalability, and usability of Total Rewards services.

Identify opportunities to leverage technology and digital solutions to simplify…